108 BOLTS AND THREADED PARTS [Sect. J3.

TABLE J3.5
Values of Edge Distance Increment C2 , in.
Slotted Holes
Nominal Long Axis Perpendicular Long Axis
Diameter of Oversized to Edge Parallel to
Fastener (in.) Holes Short Slots Long Slots[a] Edge
≤7/8 1/16 1/8

1 1/8 1/8 3/4 d 0

≥11/8 1/8 3/16
[a]
When length of slot is less than maximum allowable (see Table J3.3), C2 is permitted to be reduced by
one-half the difference between the maximum and actual slot lengths.

TABLE J3.5M
Values of Edge Distance Increment C2 , mm
Slotted Holes
Nominal Long Axis Perpendicular Long Axis
Diameter of Oversized to Edge Parallel to
Fastener (mm) Holes Short Slots Long Slots[a] Edge
≤22 2 3
24 3 3 0.75d 0
≥27 3 5
[a]
When length of slot is less than maximum allowable (see Table J3.3M), C2 is permitted to be reduced by
one-half the difference between the maximum and actual slot lengths.

(a) For painted members or unpainted members not subject to corrosion, the
spacing shall not exceed 24 times the thickness of the thinner plate or 12 in.
(305 mm).
(b) For unpainted members of weathering steel subject to atmospheric corrosion,
the spacing shall not exceed 14 times the thickness of the thinner plate or 7
in. (180 mm).
6. Tension and Shear Strength of Bolts and Threaded Parts
The design tension or shear strength, fRn , and the allowable tension or shear
strength, Rn /Ä, of a snug-tightened or pretensioned high-strength bolt or threaded
part shall be determined according to the limit states of tensile rupture and shear
rupture as follows:
Rn = Fn Ab (J3-1)
f = 0.75 (LRFD) Ä = 2.00 (ASD)
where
Fn = nominal tensile stress Fnt , or shear stress, Fnv from Table J3.2, ksi (MPa)
Ab = nominal unthreaded body area of bolt or threaded part (for upset rods,
see footnote d, Table J3.2), in.2 (mm2 )
Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, March 9, 2005
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION, INC.